Browsing by Author "Peter, MG"

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    Anti-plasmodial activity of the extracts and two sesquiterpenes from Cyperus articulatus
    (Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), 2008-04) Rukunga, GM; Muregi, F. M.; Omar, SA; Gathirwa, JW; Muthaura, CN; Peter, MG; Heydenreich, M; Mungai, GM
    Two sesquiterpenes, corymbolone and mustakone, isolated from the chloroform extract of the rhizomes of Cyperus articulatus, exhibited significant anti-plasmodial properties. Mustakone was approximately ten times more active than corymbolone against the sensitive strains of the Plasmodium falciparum.
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    Anti-plasmodial activity of the extracts and two sesquiterpenes from Cyperus articulatus.
    (Mount Kenya University, 2008-04) Rukunga, GM; Muregi, FW; Osmar, SA; Gathirwa, JW; Muthaura, CN; Peter, MG; Heydenreich, M; Mungai, GM
    Two sesquiterpenes, corymbolone and mustakone, isolated from the chloroform extract of the rhizomes of Cyperus articulatus, exhibited significant anti-plasmodial properties. Mustakone was approximately ten times more active than corymbolone against the sensitive strains of the Plasmodium falciparum.